Morthos just sighed as Jax stormed off then Ophelia apologized, [color=red]"don't worry about it. I understand wanting to keep some things private but as soon as it can affect the rest of us it becomes all of our problem. But whatever, it's out there now, I'm over it. You two get some rest, you can share a room or sleep separately, I'm not your dad. I'm gonna talk with Jax real quick, see you in the morning."[/color]

Morthos knocked on Jax's door and cracked it open a little, [color=red]"knock knock, you better be decent because I'm coming in."[/color] He gave her a couple of seconds to cover up if she happened to be changing before coming in and closing the door behind him. [color=red]"Do you wanna talk about what happened? I know you'd much rather punch Roxas in his dumb face but I don't think that would help things too much."[/color]

Jax was just putting on her Captain Gizmo pajama's when she heard Morthos enter. She remained silent, knowing he would come in which he did a few seconds later. She turned to look at him pulling up her copper coloured hair in a bun, [color=39b54a]"It would make me feel better though."[/color] She clenched her fist pulling out her robot slippers from her bag and let out a grumpled snarl, [color=39b54a]"THEY JUST MAKE ME SO MAD! I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU AREN'T AS MAD AS I AM RIGHT NOW! THEY LIED TO YOU TO!"[/color]

Morthos sat on the bed and sighed, [color=red]"I just don't have it in me to be that angry at people. Yes they lied but they're also our friends and they had their reasons."[/color] Morthos looked around the room, it was quite large, probably leaving one to imagine how big the main bedrooms must be if these were just the rooms meant for guests. [color=red]"There's also the fact that if I lost control of my emotions I might burn down my whole estate, but ya know, that's not really the point."[/color] Morthos said that part in a jokey way, but there was also a serious undercurrent to what he was saying, like maybe he was speaking from experience.

Jax watched him sit on the bed and she placed her hands on her hip, exhausted and frustrated that no one was at her level, [color=39b54a]"You think I'm overreacting don't you! You all do!"[/color] She turned away from him, [color=39b54a]"How are we supposed to fight as a team if we are hiding things from each other? If we aren't much of a challenge for her then why aren't we doing anything to fight her!"[/color] She started yelling again, not able to calm down, [color=39b54a]"IF THEY DON'T THINK I AM STRONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT THEM OR TO TRUST ME WITH THAT INFORMATION THEN WHY THE HELL ARE WE IN A TEAM!"[/color]

Morthos got up and walked over to Jax, putting his hands on her shoulders and running them partway down her arms, [color=red]"I don't think you're overreacting, it's perfectly valid to be angry. I've been angry at so many people in my life that I've gotten over it."[/color] He pulled her close to him in a backwards hug, hoping it would help calm her down, [color=red]"after today I'm sure there won't be any more secrets like this kept from the group.  Starting right now, I'll tell you a secret, it's nothing huge. You know my uncle, the one who is apparently in charge and also gave you those demonology books? Not a big fan of the guy, not too happy he's in charge."[/color] Morthos' skin started to heat up as he thought of his uncle sitting on the throne, not so hot that it would hurt Jax, but she would definitely notice. [color=red]"If he does anything to harm my people...."[/color] Morthos didn't even finish the thought, the threat was there.

Jax was slightly startled when Morthos came up behind her, but she immediately started to calm down when he pulled her close. She closed her eyes, bringing up her hands to touch his arms. She leaned into him enjoying the comfort and warmth that she wasn't used to getting recently. She also felt selfish knowing that through all this drama, the person who was probably feeling the most anger was Morthos. She listened to him speak about his uncle, and felt his body heat change. She sighed turning around to hug him properly, her face resting on his shoulder, [color=39b54a]"We won't let him. I don't know why you aren't a fan of your uncle but nothing is going to happen to your mom. I promise...No one else may believe this, but we can be quite fearsome if we put our minds to it."[/color] She hugged him tighter, enjoying the closeness between them that they haven't had since he started dating Melony. At the thought of her she hugged him tighter almost possessively before she pulled away sighing, [color=39b54a]"I am sorry for being so selfish. I will try to put my pride aside for the mean time. We obviously have larger issues to deal with."[/color]

Morthos was glad Jax had calmed down, it felt nice hugging her, he was a bit sad when they stopped. [color=red]"We can talk with the others all you want once we get my mom back safe and sound,"[/color] his voice cracked at the end of his sentence and tears were welling up in his eyes. [color=red]"Damn it, I didn't want you to see this. I'm just worried about my mom,"[/color] he wiped his eyes off with his sleeve, [color=red]"could I stay with you tonight? Would that be horribly inappropriate? I just don't wanna be in my room tonight, alone with my thoughts."[/color] What was he doing asking to stay with Jax? He had a girlfriend, although it wasn't like they'd be doing anything, it was literally just he didn't want to feel alone, that's fine, right?

Jax knew what her answer should be. It was always no. It had to be no, so she didn't understand why she blurted out, [color=39b54a]"Yes. Of course you can."[/color] She took his hand and pulled him down onto the bed with her, grabbing a few blankets to cover them. She pulled him down beside her, reaching out to wipe away his tears as she lay beside him unsure if he wanted her to snuggle up to him or not. She just waited letting him do with her whatever he needed.

Morthos was glad Jax had said yes, they lied in the quite large bed and as he got comfy he just lightly placed an arm over her. Nothing too intimate, it was just so that he knew someone else was there with him. [color=red]"Thank you Jax, good night,"[/color] Morthos mumbled as he drifted off to sleep.